This month, part of my “theme”… and I say theme lightly cause to me it’s really a month of quick treats, is Alexa Riley! This author is actually a dynamic duo of Melissa and Lea, and after listening to their new podcast, Read Me Romance (we’ll get to that in another post), I wish they were my bestest friends! Gah! So funny, no shame, and they balance each other out perfectly in every way, ie. their writing. One bringing in more of the naughty, and the other adds in more of the “normal” human interaction, so to speak. LOL

Now I started November off with their “Breeding Series”, which includes:

Coach

Mechanic

Law of Love

Thief

Kingpin

Mobster
And the newest edition… Judge!

Let me tell you, I was not disappointed. Each of these are little “treats” are a combination of those fun tropes you can’t get enough of as a reader, and there is something for everyone. Lots of insta-love, tasty-taboo, alpha men, hot virgins and of course BREEDING! Hello lots of babies! Since a lot of Alexa Riley books are perfect, fun-sized reads, I’ve decided to break it out by series’ and I’ll be sure to include all of the reviews in each series post. So let’s get started:

So thanks to my favorite person, *cough* Ms. Jodi *cough*, I found Alexa Riley… And boy has it been a taboo treat that keeps on giving!

Now onto the beginning on the Breeding series… just thinking about it makes me all hot and bothered all over again. Phew! *fans self* Chris and Megan… sexy, steamy, and can you say jealous dominate alpha coach?! I’m a sucker for the alphas, and Coach made me want sneak into any corner… or bedroom… or garage at the snap of his fingers. If you are after a sporty, virgin, age gap, taboo, breeding treat… THIS. IS. FOR. YOU. Like you really need this… I’m already jonesing for a re-read.

Hello bearded-sexy Paine! While it stay’s true to the Alexa Riley writing, insta-love, dominating-alpha, and sexy virgin, this one adds in more of that angsty-vibe, which is why I enjoy this one a little more than Coach. Instantly smitten with Penelope, Paine bulldozes his way into her life, laying claim with no shame. Even with every bump along the way, nothing will keep him from having her and protecting what is his. Plus… who doesn’t love a hot man on a bike?!

So not only is this a “quickie” a part of the Breeding series, it’s also a side story from Mechanic, following “Joey” and Law’s insta-love affair. The little sneaky way Law draws Joey out of her shell, made me laugh, and I blew through it. Definitely under the category of an “Officer Sexy!” Be sure to check out this extra perspective that follows along with the timeline from Mechanic.

I’m a sucker for heist movies, and my alter ego works in banking, so I WAS LIVING for Thief! Sean Sparrow is the perfect alpha, while still keeping that tender heart for Tessa, the bank teller who is the key to it all. Sean has an overall ulterior motive, not only with the heist, but also for his need for Tessa. After all is said and done, he will do all it takes to show her that his decisions all were made to give them a better life. Again, without being a cookie cutter copy of their other works, it’s insta-love, insta-sexy, and insta-AMAZING! I love it! Plus… I can’t get enough of that cover. Love me some bearded men! Can’t wait to have this thing on my bookshelf!

Is there such thing as a honorable mobster? Who would of thought Salvatore, someone who controls all things around him with an iron fist, could have a soft spot for innocent Thea. After seeing something she shouldn’t have, Thea’s world is taken over by the kingpin who can’t help but invade every corner of her life. He dominates in all he does, and won’t take no for an answer, with an end goal in mind, babies. Lots of babies. Even with such a badass, alpha lead, I loved Salvatore’s love for Thea and need for her. Swoon-worthy!

Can’t get enough of the mobsters from Kingpin, we get another “quickie” in the Breeding series. Giovanni and Emma… The moment he see’s Emma in the bakery, he knows he’s found the one… now to convince her. With some help from our Salvatore and Thea, a little bit of “creative” fibbing, they find a way to show Emma that Giovanni is worth trusting the instant connection. I loved the fun and light-hearted path of this story to offset the intensity of Kingpin.

Okay… I LOVED the taboo aspect of this read. The suspense and angst mixed in with the need and desire between Smith and Nora, literally drove me through this read. Like I tried to slow down and enjoy, but I DEVOURED it instead. After running from her creep of an uncle, Nora is caught “borrowing” Smith’s gym membership, and is essentially placed under the protection of the Judge. With dirty cops, disturbed family, and one intense man, you don’t want to miss out on this smexy read!

Okay, now that we got all these juicy reads, I CAN NOT WAIT for what series I dive into next! I’m thinking the fairytale shifter series… or maybe even their new Virgin Blood series… Be sure to keep an eye out, as I’ve also got my reviews of the first two weeks of their amazing podcast, that should be up not long after this one. See you soon! XOXO